Minnetronix Launches Its Own Brain-Surgery Port; Mizuho Will Distribute

Minnetronix is launching MindsEye, the first expandable brain-access port for neurosurgery, through a partnership with Mizuho America. It is the first device that Minnetronix has brought to market on its own after 26 years as a contract service provider in the industry.

Minnetronix MindsEye expandable deep brain port
Minnetronix MindsEye expandable deep brain port • Source: Minnetronix Medical

Minnetronix Medical is rolling-out the MindsEye expandable neurosurgery access port through a US distribution deal with Mizuho America.

MindsEye is the first minimally invasive, expandable port designed to provide access and allow visualization of the surgical field –...

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